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It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues

Vivian Beaumont Theatre, (4/26/1999 - 8/29/1999)
Ambassador Theatre, (9/7/1999 - 1/9/2000)
Preview:Apr 22, 1999 Total Previews:5
Opening:Apr 26, 1999   
Closing:Jan 9, 2000 Total Performances:284


Category: Musical, Revue, Original, Broadway
Comments: When this production transferred from its non-profit run to its commercial run, producers, managers, and others associated with the transfer received new production credits. These individuals are included on the replacement/transfer page.






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Originally produced by Crossroads Theatre Company, San Diego Repertory Theatre and Alabama Shakespeare Festival; Originally produced at The Denver Center for the Performing Arts; First presented in New York at the New Victory Theatre by The New 42nd Street Inc.


Directed by Randal Myler; Movement by Donald McKayle; Based on an original idea by Ron Taylor; Musical Direction: Jim Ehinger

Scenic Design by Robin Sanford Roberts; Lighting Design by Don Darnutzer; Sound Design by Edward Cosla

General Manager: Eric Krebs and Jonathan Shulman; Company Manager: Bob Reilly

Production Stage Manager: Doug Hosney; Stage Manager: Mark C. Sharp

Bass: Kevin Cooper; Keyboards: Jim Ehinger; Backup Vocals: Debra Laws; Guitar: Tony Mathews; Saxophone, Horns: Charlie Rhythm; Percussion: Daryll Whitlow; Music Preparation: Emily Grishman

Vocal Direction by Lita Gaithers; Production Associate: Ron Taylor; Press Representative: James L.L. Morrison and Tom D'Ambrosio; Marketing: Pro-Marketing; Dramaturg: Lenora Inez Brown; Advertising: Grey Entertainment, Inc.; Logo and Design: Fraver


Opening Night Cast

"Mississippi" Charles Bevel Performer  
Gretha Boston Performer  
Carter Calvert Performer  
Debra Laws Performer  
Eloise Laws Performer  
Gregory Porter Performer  
Ron Taylor Performer  
Dan Wheetman Performer  

Understudy: Debra Laws (Performer).